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The Metro covers local and regional news and current affairs, arts and cultural events and topics, with a commitment to airing perspectives and uncovering stories underreported by mainstream media in Detroit.
Hosts: Tia Graham and Robyn Vincent
Producers: Sam Corey, Cary Junior II, Jack Filbrandt
Engineer: Nate Bender
Senior Producer: David Leins
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Recent stories from The Metro
The Metro: The history (and end) of Devil’s Night in Detroit
Detroit Historian Jamon Jordan joined the show on Halloween eve to share more about Devil’s Night and how the community came together to put a stop to it.
The Metro: What it means to improve voting access for people with disabilities
Disability Power Detroit Founder Dessa Cosma joins the show to discuss the organization’s 2023 report.
The Metro: How capping I-75 could reconnect communities
A new project would cap I-75 to connect downtown to midtown Detroit. Two of the project’s leaders join the show to discuss.
The Metro: New Filipino coffee shop opens in New Center
Sam Corey, producer of “The Metro,” sat down with Peregrino in his shop along Woodward Avenue to talk about his inspiration behind JP Makes and Bakes.
The Metro: Detroit Horse Power breaks ground on new facility, galloping to 2026 opening
Detroit Horse Power’s David Silver and Jeff Jones joined the show to discuss the new 14-acre site.
The Metro: Patchwork Culinary Project helping to create opportunities for immigrants
Nick Sanchez, founder and lead chef at Patchwork, joined The Metro on Tuesday to share more about the project.
Award-winning journalist Robyn Vincent joins ‘The Metro’ as co-host alongside Tia Graham
Tia Graham sits down with Robyn Vincent to discuss how she got her start in public radio and her journey back to Detroit.
The Metro: Nonprofit reclaiming nature in Poletown with ‘Circle Forest’ restoration project
Birch Kemp and Robyn Redding of Arboretum Detroit joined the show to talk about the years-long project creating more access to nature on Detroit’s east side.
The Metro: A Detroiter’s dedication to Latino music and community
Musician and activist Ozzie Rivera joined the show to discuss the importance of Latino culture in southeast Michigan and work done to support the community.
The Metro: Out of the Darkness Walk on Belle Isle aims to shine a light on mental health, suicide
Walk volunteers Alicia Lyon and Max Olive joined the show to discuss the walk and what inspired them to participate.
The Metro: Mexican Irish Festival celebrates cultural connections in Detroit
The festival returns to Detroit’s Southwest and Corktown neighborhoods on Sunday after a 19-year hiatus.
The Metro: A Detroit musician’s historical impact on Tejano music
Martin Solis helped make Tejano music popular in Detroit with his band Los Primos. Now, his son is preserving his legacy.
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